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Tales of the Romanov Empire
Tales of the Romanov Empire | Tamar Anolic
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Stories you've never heard about the Romanovs.... Tales of the Romanov Empire is a novel in short stories that examines one of history's most successful dynasties. The Romanovs were Russia's absolute monarchs from 1613 until 1917. Yet, beyond the glittering wealth and tragic love story of Nicholas and Alexandra, much of the dynasty remains shrouded in mystery. Tales of The Romanov Empire sheds light on the Romanovs' unknown figures, from the election of Mikhail Feodorovich, the first Romanov tsar, to the bride shows that were staged to help Tsar Alexei find a wife. Grand Duke Konstantin, the Romanovs' famous poet, comes to life as he and his favorite cousin, Grand Duke Sergei, examine their ideals and their sexuality in a world that is hostile to them. All the while, as the empire's Jews struggle amidst the Romanovs' pogroms, many make the decision to flee to the freedom of the United States- these stories in particular are based on the author's own family history. This novel contains stories of war, stories of personal gifts and choices bent to an autocratic ideal. In their telling, the vast human cost of absolute power- on both the oppressors and on the oppressed- becomes clear.
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#Two4Tuesday @TheSpineView late but great prompts!
1.Historical fiction/history is one of my favourite genres,so I end up reading about royalty that way!
2.All of these are excellent books featuring royalty,and discussing history that way.Jean Plaidy is one of my favourite historical fiction writers.Reviews below.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4817892798
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4595510298

TheSpineView Never too late to play! Great reviews. I followed you on GoodReads. 2y
Vansa @TheSpineView oh, nice, followed you back! You have a lovely name😀 2y
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“Tales of the Romanov Empire is a novel in short stories that examines one of history‘s most successful dynasties.”

Sounds quite interesting.

More fascinating information here: https://tinyurl.com/2s4bny28

Tamar Anolic

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